NYU Langone Hospitals
Unit Clerk Part Time Evenings (21hrs) 11th Floor Medicine (LOH)
NYU Langone Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases.
Position Summary Unit Clerk Part Time Evenings (21 hrs) 11th Floor Medicine (LOH). In this role, the candidate provides a link for effective communication within the nursing unit and interdepartmentally. Assists all authorized persons on the nursing unit and ascertains identity and purpose of all persons coming to the unit. Assists with patient related activities.
Job Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Prepares store room orders according to unit schedule, receives supplies, checks inventory, and puts away supplies. Requisitions extra linen, emergency or special equipment from Central Supply as directed, and returns excess supplies to appropriate department when indicated.
Enters admissions, transfers and discharges and census on 24‑hour report.
Participates in quality improvement activities as directed by NM/ANM.
Acts as an intermediary in provision of patient care and patient/visitor comfort. Arranges for televisions and/or telephone at patient request. Contacts barber/beautician as requested after approval by primary nurse/designee. Accepts and delivers mail, packages, and flowers for patients.
Prepares list of patients who will attend religious services after approval by primary nurse/designee. Places calls for clergy as requested by patient, family or primary nurse/designee.
Monitors and maintains proper patient identification on each patient’s door and bed. Prepares renewals list daily. Arranges for patient transportation to and from diagnostic procedures as per instruction of primary nurse/designee.
Knows room location of all patients and nursing care assignments on the unit.
Contacts physicians, technicians and other members of the health care delivery team via telephone, as required.
Keeps adequate supply of assembled charts available at all times. Provides for proper addressographing/patient identification on all current patient records. Adds chart forms as needed.
Adds patient reports to charts as received and sends reports of discharged or transferred patients to appropriate department.
Maintains supply of all chart forms in appropriate storage area. Records discharge or transfer of patient in discharge/transfer book.
Requisitions, stores and returns old charts to Medical Records. Provides for safe and confidential handling of charts and records. Debrides charts of long‑term patients as per instructions of NM/ANM and stores old records in a safe location at nurses station.
Xeroxes or provides for copying of charts and other materials as necessary. Files ICIS reports appropriately.
Initiates and follows through on transactions regarding sending specimens to laboratories. Receives and records telephone reports on emergency lab work. Places calls to technicians or residents for stat and/or emergency procedures.
Performs clerical duties relating to admission, discharge, transfers and death of patient.
Initiates and follows through on issues regarding supply, maintenance and repair of equipment. Reports needs of repairs to NM/ANM or designee. Prepares repair slips. Calls Engineering or Environmental Services Department, as needed. Prepares repair tags for equipment loaned to other areas and checks for return. Contacts appropriate persons for removal of equipment no longer needed.
Greets and directs all arrivals to unit (visitors, patients, staff, etc.).
Acts as a receptionist. Politely and courteously communicates with others. Works at maintaining an efficient and safe nursing station.
Assists patients and/or visitors in locating departments such as Medical Records, Patient Accounts, Cashier, Social Services, Clergy, etc.
Assists in direction and control of traffic on nursing unit. Monitors number of visitors in patient rooms and compliance with designated visiting hours. Notifies NM/ANM of presence of unauthorized person on unit. Calls Loss Prevention Department as necessary.
Keeps bulletin boards neat and up‑to‑date. Keeps policy, procedure and standards manual and other reference materials in order and current.
Initiates and follows through on all transactions involving supplies needed for delivery of patient care. Orders supplies and equipment from Support Services as necessary.
Arranges special procedures as per order of physician/designee and obtains x‑ray films and/or necessary equipment from appropriate department to prepare patient. Makes necessary appointments for patient examinations in other departments during hospitalization and in preparation for patient discharge as per order of physician/designee.
Promptly answers telephone and promptly screens and relays calls as necessary; takes and delivers messages. Calls Code 44 when directed.
Makes out and maintains unit records as required. Keeps statistics as directed. Admission of patient: Greets, escorts and introduces patient, checks identity by comparing I.D. bracelet, addressograph plate and admission/discharge sheet, prepares clinical charts, notifies physician of patient arrival, enters name of patient on all unit records, labels door and patient bed with name tag.
Transfer or discharge of patient: Prepares for transfer or discharge making appropriate entries, makes up discharge form, removes name of patient from all unit records. Has necessary forms ready (death certificate, autopsy permits, discharge slip, etc.), carries out all clerical routines as noted in discharge of patient.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent, or 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed for all stages of life. Access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
Equal Opportunity Employer NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
Salary Range The salary range for the role is $26.56 – $26.56 per hour, depending on experience, specialty, education and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses or other forms of compensation.
Pay Transparency Notice NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state law. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
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Position Summary Unit Clerk Part Time Evenings (21 hrs) 11th Floor Medicine (LOH). In this role, the candidate provides a link for effective communication within the nursing unit and interdepartmentally. Assists all authorized persons on the nursing unit and ascertains identity and purpose of all persons coming to the unit. Assists with patient related activities.
Job Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Prepares store room orders according to unit schedule, receives supplies, checks inventory, and puts away supplies. Requisitions extra linen, emergency or special equipment from Central Supply as directed, and returns excess supplies to appropriate department when indicated.
Enters admissions, transfers and discharges and census on 24‑hour report.
Participates in quality improvement activities as directed by NM/ANM.
Acts as an intermediary in provision of patient care and patient/visitor comfort. Arranges for televisions and/or telephone at patient request. Contacts barber/beautician as requested after approval by primary nurse/designee. Accepts and delivers mail, packages, and flowers for patients.
Prepares list of patients who will attend religious services after approval by primary nurse/designee. Places calls for clergy as requested by patient, family or primary nurse/designee.
Monitors and maintains proper patient identification on each patient’s door and bed. Prepares renewals list daily. Arranges for patient transportation to and from diagnostic procedures as per instruction of primary nurse/designee.
Knows room location of all patients and nursing care assignments on the unit.
Contacts physicians, technicians and other members of the health care delivery team via telephone, as required.
Keeps adequate supply of assembled charts available at all times. Provides for proper addressographing/patient identification on all current patient records. Adds chart forms as needed.
Adds patient reports to charts as received and sends reports of discharged or transferred patients to appropriate department.
Maintains supply of all chart forms in appropriate storage area. Records discharge or transfer of patient in discharge/transfer book.
Requisitions, stores and returns old charts to Medical Records. Provides for safe and confidential handling of charts and records. Debrides charts of long‑term patients as per instructions of NM/ANM and stores old records in a safe location at nurses station.
Xeroxes or provides for copying of charts and other materials as necessary. Files ICIS reports appropriately.
Initiates and follows through on transactions regarding sending specimens to laboratories. Receives and records telephone reports on emergency lab work. Places calls to technicians or residents for stat and/or emergency procedures.
Performs clerical duties relating to admission, discharge, transfers and death of patient.
Initiates and follows through on issues regarding supply, maintenance and repair of equipment. Reports needs of repairs to NM/ANM or designee. Prepares repair slips. Calls Engineering or Environmental Services Department, as needed. Prepares repair tags for equipment loaned to other areas and checks for return. Contacts appropriate persons for removal of equipment no longer needed.
Greets and directs all arrivals to unit (visitors, patients, staff, etc.).
Acts as a receptionist. Politely and courteously communicates with others. Works at maintaining an efficient and safe nursing station.
Assists patients and/or visitors in locating departments such as Medical Records, Patient Accounts, Cashier, Social Services, Clergy, etc.
Assists in direction and control of traffic on nursing unit. Monitors number of visitors in patient rooms and compliance with designated visiting hours. Notifies NM/ANM of presence of unauthorized person on unit. Calls Loss Prevention Department as necessary.
Keeps bulletin boards neat and up‑to‑date. Keeps policy, procedure and standards manual and other reference materials in order and current.
Initiates and follows through on all transactions involving supplies needed for delivery of patient care. Orders supplies and equipment from Support Services as necessary.
Arranges special procedures as per order of physician/designee and obtains x‑ray films and/or necessary equipment from appropriate department to prepare patient. Makes necessary appointments for patient examinations in other departments during hospitalization and in preparation for patient discharge as per order of physician/designee.
Promptly answers telephone and promptly screens and relays calls as necessary; takes and delivers messages. Calls Code 44 when directed.
Makes out and maintains unit records as required. Keeps statistics as directed. Admission of patient: Greets, escorts and introduces patient, checks identity by comparing I.D. bracelet, addressograph plate and admission/discharge sheet, prepares clinical charts, notifies physician of patient arrival, enters name of patient on all unit records, labels door and patient bed with name tag.
Transfer or discharge of patient: Prepares for transfer or discharge making appropriate entries, makes up discharge form, removes name of patient from all unit records. Has necessary forms ready (death certificate, autopsy permits, discharge slip, etc.), carries out all clerical routines as noted in discharge of patient.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent, or 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed for all stages of life. Access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
Equal Opportunity Employer NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
Salary Range The salary range for the role is $26.56 – $26.56 per hour, depending on experience, specialty, education and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses or other forms of compensation.
Pay Transparency Notice NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state law. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
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